Atlantis Dubai - Finally Open

Much ado about nothing? Well, see for yourself...


The Grand Opening of Atlantis (DUBAI) - The best video clips are right here

Kylie Minogue performed last night for the opening of this much talked about hotel in the middle of the Palm Village. Charlize Theron was also there to grace the ocassion. Samantha Ronson, the famous other half of Lindsay Lohan rocked the party for 2,000 VIPs only. It was so exclusive that even the residents of the Palm Village had to show proof that they live there.

Well, in fairness, I have been in the Palm Village and I have seen the structure of this hotel. It's not bad I tell you. I just hope they used the money instead to help the indigent children of the world or supported charitable institutions. Enough said...

The Palm

I have seen many changes in this place since I came here 8 years ago. There was very few construction going on and very few high-rise buildings along Sheikh Zayed Road. Everything is changing right before my eyes in lightning speed! One major construction that has still left me in awe is the wonderful Palm Village in Jumeirah. This is a man-made village, and probably the biggest “palm” in the world. It was built via reclamation of parts in the peninsula using modern technology in dredging. Construction started around 2002 and is still ongoing on the inner part of the island community. We just went there this morning and mind you, we had to have an appointment before we can enter the premise. You need to know somebody there at least to be able to pass the residential areas.

Here are "some" of the pictures I took of the marvellous community by the sea.

The signage going to The Palm Jumeirah


One of the residential buildings on the main entrance. Actually, the main road is lined up with similar looking buildings like the one below.


Cruising along the "trunk" of the palm tree. Far ahead is a hotel. Not sure of the property but it's going to be a grand, luxury hotel.


A view from the backyard... how spectacular! I love the place. It's so quiet and relaxing.


I have more shots of the place but won't be able to show them for privacy reasons. I will feature more photos of the surrounding areas next time after I organize my stills. Until then!!! Tah-tah for now!


(satellite photo of the Palm Jumeirah is from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Islands)